Finance Manager

About Us:

Hi there 👋 we’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’re only just getting started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company we’re already one of Europe’s fastest growing start-ups 🚀 So, fancy coming along for the ride?😃

The Role:

We're looking to hire a Finance Manager who will champion accurate financial reporting in the business, ensuring the accounting system is accurate and up-to-date, owning the management accounts reporting and being responsible for effective financial controls across the business. The role will report into our Financial Controller and will liaise closely with our internal Finance Assistant.

The role requires a strong understanding of accounting processes and principles along with a keen interest in DTC + Retail metrics for a consumer goods brand. There will be elements of cross-functional projects and work, in particular to support the operations and retail teams and deliver key insights to decision makers across the business.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a hyper growth team with huge amounts of opportunity for ownership, responsibility and progression!

What you will do:

• Provide accurate and timely management reporting to assist business stakeholders.
• Contribute to the month end process reporting process.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, reporting into the Financial Controller
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, including global VAT reporting requirements
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements including management of Accounts Receivable, Inventory and Accounts Payable reporting
• Liaising with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Review accounting/business processes and practices to improve commercial finance reporting

🚀 What we need from you:

Please note that we welcome applications from candidates who may not hit every single bullet point on the lists below - if you’re passionate about our mission and feel you have relevant skills and experiences to add value to this role, please submit an application!

• 4+ years finance experience
• Qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, processes and controls
• Experience in a similar role within ecommerce or retail is essential
• Strong analytics skills (Microsoft Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail, with organised structured working and strong prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills, able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An open mindset, able to overcome operational challenges at speed
• Ability to take ownership of challenges and processes
• Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, willing to take the initiative
• Experience using Xero (preferred but not required)
• Passionate about sustainability and the environment

🙌What you’ll get from us:

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
• Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
• 4% Company Pension
• Mental wellbeing support through Spill
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• Weekly early finishes and social events
• Annual L&D budget
• Free breakfast
• Free & discounted Wild products
• 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Ready to become a Wild thing?!

At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity, and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!